Robert Pattinson gives first TV interview since split from Kristen Stewart

Robert Pattinson, the Twilight star, appeared on The Daily Show where he
swerved questions about his break-up from Kristen Stewart and discussed his
new film, Cosmopolis.

Kristen Stewart has issued a public apology to her boyfriend Robert PattinsonPhoto: REX

By Rosa Silverman

12:36PM BST 14 Aug 2012

Robert Pattinson has given his first television interview since his split from Kristen Stewart.

Appearing on The Daily Show in the US, the British Twilight star smiled when Jon Stewart, the host, jokingly told him to “kick her to the curb”.

Pattinson – or R-Patz, as he is known to his army of devoted fans – was said to be heartbroken and angry at revelations that Stewart, his co-star, had had a fling with director Rupert Sanders, the husband of British model Liberty Ross.

He appeared uncertain what to say when the TV show host asked him: “Are you alright? Is everything ok?”

Pattinson replied: “This is the weird thing about these interviews. Now I’m going to sound like an idiot.

“My biggest problem in my life is I’m cheap and I didn’t hire a publicist. In every awkward interview, normally actors get these things scripted.”

He vowed to hire a publicist as the ribbing from Stewart continued.

After producing two tubs of ice cream, the Daily Show anchor joked: “The last time I had a bad break-up, Ben and Jerry got me through some of the tougher times so I thought you and I could bond over this and talk about - boy, you are better off. Kick her to the curb.”

Pattinson, who reportedly severed communication with his then girlfriend after the affair emerged, took the jokes in good humour.

The pair have both left the home they shared in Los Angeles and Stewart has issued a public apology and begged for forgiveness.

She said: “"I’m deeply sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I’ve caused to those close to me and everyone this has affected.

"This momentary indiscretion has jeopardised the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I’m so sorry."

Pattinson, 26, moved in with actress Reese Witherspoon, 36, in an attempt to "mend his broken heart" following Stewart's affair.

The former lovers’ final film together, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, is due out on November 16.

Pattinson is also starring in another film, Cosmopolis, which came out on limited release in the UK in June and will open across the US next Friday.

He told the TV host: “Trying to explain what the movie is about is physically impossible. It’s very eccentric.

“Regardless of how people see it, at least it’s something new.”

He also appealed to Twilight fans to help secure the film a “higher opening weekend” than The Dark Knight Rises, the Batman film released last month.